The Norbell Foundation
Invitation OnlyAppleton, Wisconsin · EIN 25-1757468 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$281K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
67% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $18,000 |
| Telluride Humane Society | Telluride, CO | General operating expenses | $13,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hollow Oak Land Trust | Coraopolis, PA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| St Anne School | Laguna Niguel, CA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Carnegie, PA | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Greendale Community Church | Greendale, WI | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Racine Zoological Society | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Cypress-Park High School | Cypress, TX | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Meadowbrook Educational Foundation | Poway, CA | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Mt Carmel Athletic Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Creekside Elementary Parent Staff Organization | San Diego, CA | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Montour Trail Council | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Stratford High School PTA | Houston, TX | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Archangel Gabriel Catholic Parish | Mckees Rocks, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | Glenolden, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Western & Central Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Highmark Caring Foundation | Warrendale, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs | Coraopolis, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Racine Public Library | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Racine Symphony Orchestra | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Center for Hope Faith Center | Ambridge, PA | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Health Care Network | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Racine Art Museum | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Laurel Highlands Council | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Mt Carmel High School Music Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School | Coraopolis, PA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Racine Heritage Museum | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Racine Theatre Guild | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Shorecliffs Middle School | San Clemente, CA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| St Monica's Senior Living | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| The Church at Rancho Bernardo | San Diego, CA | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Racine | Mount Pleasant, WI | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Middle School Paws | Franklin, WI | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Hockomock Area YMCA | North Attleboro, MA | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Coraopolis Youth Creations | Coraopolis, PA | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast | Milwaukee, WI | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Racine Literacy Council | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Three Harbors Council Boy Scouts of America | Milwaukee, WI | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| River Bend Nature Center | Racine, WI | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Wi | Madison, WI | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $260,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541499349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1757468
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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